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... informed with an absolute passion and incredible knowledge ... (Monty Don Observer )
If gardening has its Great and Good, then Tony Lord is one of its Greatest and Best . . . this book confirms his reputation as an outstanding garden photographer (World of Interiors )
... a terrific book: good to look at, inspiring to read and written out of a wealth of experience (Oldie )
If gardening has its Great and Good, then Tony Lord is one of its Greatest and Best . . . this book confirms his reputation as an outstanding garden photographer (World of Interiors )
... a terrific book: good to look at, inspiring to read and written out of a wealth of experience (Oldie )
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A practical guide to the expert planning, planting and maintenance of garden borders. There are schemes to inspire every gardener, from planted double borders to modest plantings for a bed of annuals and a narrow town garden.
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Many gardeners today consider there is a single classic and universal style of border, derived from the writings of Gertrude Jekyll and exemplified by the planting of gardens such as Hidcote or Sissinghurst. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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Many gardeners today consider there is a single classic and universal style of border, derived from the writings of Gertrude Jekyll and exemplified by the planting of gardens such as Hidcote or Sissinghurst. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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43 of 44 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
My first impression when picking up this book was the wonderful array of stunning photographs. However the book is much more than a pretty 'coffee table read'. It has a brief account of the history of the herbacious border as we know it. Then continues with very interesting in-depth accounts of various actual borders, their styles, influances and how they are practically achieved. It also contains a great deal of advice for anyone interested in creating their own border/s, all presented with these magnificent photographs. I found it inspiring!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
One of the Most Important Garden Books in My Collection.
18 Jan 2010
Format:Paperback
This book has been in my collection for over 15 years and I return to it regularly to remind me that, in perennial flower gardening, almost anything is possible. No wonder, that the publisher was encouraged to release a new edition just last year.
A review of this book, so many years after I first studied it, was prompted when I read about the frustrations of a fellow gardener who was having difficultly finding proper guidance in creating a flowerbed. All of the books she consulted were inadequate. Her experience led her to conclude that most garden design books offer blueprints and drawings. She was looking for inspiring garden photography where the plants are all identified and clear, with contextual explanations of design principles. When I read her words, Best Borders instantaneously came to mind.
The author Tony Lord is a writer, garden photographer and horticultural consultant. He trained at Kew Gardens, in the UK and holds a doctorate in Horticulture. Garden book lovers first saw his work when he created breathtaking photographs of English gardens for other writers such as Penelope Hobhouse and Graham Thomas. He is, indeed, an eminent authority on gardening and the photographs in this book are even more impressive .
In this publication, the author presents and discusses twelve lusciously photographed flower borders. They represent the best-looking flower combinations found in some of the most distinguished gardens in England. Each border exemplifies a variation on the theme of the English garden and demonstrates a different aspect of flower garden design. The reader will be pleased to discover many of the classical themes that give English gardens their distinctive look. These include borders that are essentially monochromatic, those that are multicolored, and some that are bold.
While this is a stunning book to look at, it is also surprisingly instructional. The author converts some of the photos into planting blueprints, complete with clearly identified plant names. Anyone wanting to try their hand at English garden design now has a manual, of sorts, to start that process. If the gardener needs to learn about flower borders and is only prepared to buy one book, it has to be this one. Its purpose is to inspire, to stimulate creatively and most importantly, and to encourage the gardener to experiment. Readers will be pleased to discover that this magnificently illustrated publication has been invested with the same passion used to create the English gardens that it highlights.
Allan Becker reviews books on garden topics for [...] and for his garden blog, [...]
A review of this book, so many years after I first studied it, was prompted when I read about the frustrations of a fellow gardener who was having difficultly finding proper guidance in creating a flowerbed. All of the books she consulted were inadequate. Her experience led her to conclude that most garden design books offer blueprints and drawings. She was looking for inspiring garden photography where the plants are all identified and clear, with contextual explanations of design principles. When I read her words, Best Borders instantaneously came to mind.
The author Tony Lord is a writer, garden photographer and horticultural consultant. He trained at Kew Gardens, in the UK and holds a doctorate in Horticulture. Garden book lovers first saw his work when he created breathtaking photographs of English gardens for other writers such as Penelope Hobhouse and Graham Thomas. He is, indeed, an eminent authority on gardening and the photographs in this book are even more impressive .
In this publication, the author presents and discusses twelve lusciously photographed flower borders. They represent the best-looking flower combinations found in some of the most distinguished gardens in England. Each border exemplifies a variation on the theme of the English garden and demonstrates a different aspect of flower garden design. The reader will be pleased to discover many of the classical themes that give English gardens their distinctive look. These include borders that are essentially monochromatic, those that are multicolored, and some that are bold.
While this is a stunning book to look at, it is also surprisingly instructional. The author converts some of the photos into planting blueprints, complete with clearly identified plant names. Anyone wanting to try their hand at English garden design now has a manual, of sorts, to start that process. If the gardener needs to learn about flower borders and is only prepared to buy one book, it has to be this one. Its purpose is to inspire, to stimulate creatively and most importantly, and to encourage the gardener to experiment. Readers will be pleased to discover that this magnificently illustrated publication has been invested with the same passion used to create the English gardens that it highlights.
Allan Becker reviews books on garden topics for [...] and for his garden blog, [...]
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
An insight to "secrets" of English border-style gardening
5 April 1999
Format:Hardcover
The photographs alone will inspire gardeners to rework their entire garden. Not only does the book identify each plant in the photographs, but tells you how to maintain the look, gives insider secrets, and is interspersed with Tony Lord's witty prose. My favorite gardening book.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
one of the NECESSARY references!
12 July 1999
Format:Paperback
I learned several bits of information that help immeasurably. The book is very informative, covers various styles of borders, and since we have visited some of the gardens it was especially enjoyable. Right now it's my absolute favorite.
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